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Midnight Confession

Tuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across… MoreTuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across the spectrum of sound, from the Flintstones to the Jetsons and The Twilight Zone. From 11pm until 1am, lay it all down with your confessor Kendall, Actually, or DJ B-Note as part of WTJU's “Groovy Tuesday” line up. Ask your pharmacist if "Midnight Confession" is right for you! Less

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1. "I Shot My Manager" - Gruppo Sportivo - 10 Mistakes [Ariola: 1978]
2. "Jet Stream Heart" - Temples - Jet Stream Heart [V2 Records Benelux: 2026[NEW]]
3. "Last Breath" - Upchuck - Last Breath [Domino Recording Co: 2026[NEW]]
4. "Greatest Gift - Remastered" - Scratch Acid - S/T EP (Remastered) [Touch and Go Records: 2025]
5. "Let Me In" - Habibi - Habibi [Habibi: 2014]
6. "No Man Left Behind" - Demob Happy - The Grown-Ups Are Talking [Milk Parlour Records: 2026[NEW]]
7. "Alive and Well" - Tombstones in Their Eyes - Under Dark Skies [Little Cloud Records: 2025[NEW]]
8. "toothless coal" - Nothing - a short history of decay [Run For Cover Records: 2026[NEW]]
9. "Tunnel Vision" - modernform - Sculpture Garden [modernform: 2025]
10. "Jetplane" - Sorry - COSPLAY [Domino Recording Co: 2025[NEW]]
11. "Even Mountains Erode" - Lala Lala - Heaven 2 [Sub Pop Records: 2026[NEW]]
12. "My Mans" - Grace Ives - Stupid Bitches [True Panther Records/Capitol Rec: 2026[NEW]]
13. "Other Lover" - Mikaela Davis - Delivery [Rounder Records: 2018]
14. "Lean" - Charlotte Day Wilson, Saya Gray - Lean [XL Recordings: 2026[NEW]]
15. "Big Hips" - MX LONELY - ALL MONSTERS [Julia's War Recordings: 2026[NEW]]
16. "I Want You Back - Remaster 2005" - Hoodoo Gurus - Stoneage Romeos [Universal Music Australia (Distr: 1984]
17. "I'm Alive" - Johnny Thunder - I'm Alive / Verbal Expressions [Parlophone UK: 2011]
18. "Black Widow Spider" - Parquet Courts - Sympathy for Life [Rough Trade: 2021]
19. "Isn't It Time" - The Babys - Broken Heart [Chrysalis Records: 1977]
20. "You'll Never Know" - Michelle David & The True-tones - You'll Never Know [Record Kicks: 2026[NEW]]
21. "Kill the Medicine Man" - Ron Gallo - HEAVY META [New West Records: 2017]
22. "Saturnine" - Polaris - Music From The Adventures Of Pete & Pete [The Mezzotint Label: 2002]
23. "Hey Man" - Liz Cooper, The Stampede - Window Flowers [Sleepyhead Records: 2018]
24. "Words in My Head" - Steve Mason - Meet The Humans [Double Six Records: 2016]
25. "Pharaoh" - Modern Nature - The Heat Warps [Bella Union: 2025]
26. "The House That Doesn’t Exist" - Melody's Echo Chamber - Unclouded [Domino Recording Co: 2025[NEW]]
27. "Over Now" - elysia - Over Now [VIOLA: 2026[NEW]]
28. "The Man I'm Supposed To Be" - Bill Callahan - My Days of 58 [Drag City: 2026[NEW]]
29. "Something Stupid" - Mark Kozelek - Mark Kozelek Sings Favorites [Caldo Verde Records: 2016]
30. "Kellen" - Owelu Dreamhouse - Owelu Dreamhouse [HopeStreet Recordings: 2026[NEW]]

Cultural Vibes Radio

Cultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music… MoreCultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music is a fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Alternative. Tuesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Faded Pictures" - Case, Joe - Personal Conversation [Def Jam Recordings: 1999]
2. "One Wish" - Ray J - Raydiation [Knockout Entertainment: 2005]
3. "Maybe I Deserve" - Tank - Force of Nature [Blackground Records, LLC: 2001]
4. "Knocks Me Off My Feet" - Donell Jones - My Heart [Arista/LaFace Records: 1996]
5. "Where I Wanna Be" - Donell Jones - Where I Wanna Be [Arista/LaFace Records: 1999]
6. "I Can't Make You Love Me" - Tank - Now or Never [Atlantic Records: 2010]
7. "teachme" - Musiq Soulchild - Luvanmusiq [Atlantic Records: 2007]
8. "I Remember" - Keyshia Cole - Just Like You [Geffen: 2007]
9. "It Seems Like You're Ready" - R. Kelly - 12 Play [Jive: 1993]
10. "Dontchange" - Musiq Soulchild - Juslisen [Def Soul: 2002]
11. "Sweet Lady" - Tyrese - Tyrese [RCA Records Label: 1998]
12. "Someone To Love You" - Ruff Endz - Someone To Love You [Epic: 2002]
13. "More & More" - Joe - And Then... [Jive: 2003]
14. "Your Body's Callin'" - R. Kelly - 12 Play [Jive: 1993]
15. "I Miss You" - Aaron Hall - The Truth [Silas: 1993]
16. "Missing You" - Case - Open Letter [Def Jam Recordings: 2001]
17. "Cupid" - 112 - 112 [Bad Boy Records: 1996]
18. "Read Your Mind" - Avant - Private Room [Geffen*: 2003]

Straight No Filter

You want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9… MoreYou want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9 pm each Tuesday night on WTJU. Your hosts Barrington and Michael bring you uncut, undiluted, unadulterated bops you can't find anywhere else. Accept no substitutes. Less

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1. "Peregrination" {Chris Hazelton} - Chris Hazelton Trio - Peregrination [Chris Hazelton (Self Produced): 2012]
2. "Blind Willie" {Yusef Lateef} - Yusef Lateef - Golden Flower: Live in Sweden [Elemental Music: 1967]
3. "Boo Boo's Birthday" {Thelonious Monk} - Josh Lawrence - Still We Dream [Positone Records: 2024]
4. "Lotus Blossom" {Kenny Dorham} - Max Roach - Long As You're Living [Enja Records: 1960]
5. "Dedicated To You" {Hy Zaret / Saul Chaplin / Sammy Cahn} - Mary Stallings with The Gene Harris Quartet - I Waited For You [Concord Records: 1994]
6. "Dedicated To You" {Hy Zaret / Saul Chaplin / Sammy Cahn} - The Lonnie Plaxico Group - Live at Jazz Standard [Village Records / 441 Records: 2003]
7. "Trinkle Tinkle" {Thelonious Monk} - Miki Yamanaka - Chance [Cellar Music Group: 2024]
8. "The Latest" {Hank Mobley} - Bernie Senensky - Don't Look Back [Cellar Music Group: 1989]
9. "Straight Life" {Art Pepper} - Art Pepper - An Afternoon In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert [Elemental Music: 1980]
10. "Pick Yourself Up" {Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields} - Jennifer Wrobleski - Jennifer Wrobleski Sings For Harold [Jennifer Wrobleski (Self Produce: 2021]
11. "Where Flamingos Fly" {John Benson Brooks / Harold Courlander / Elthea Peale} - Paula Est - Live at Jazz Standard [Hi Horse Records: 2012]
12. "Where Flamingos Fly" {John Benson Brooks / Harold Courlander / Elthea Peale} - Gil Evans Orchestra - Out of The Cool [Impulse! Records: 1960]
13. "Delilah" {Victor Young} - Jimmy Cobb's Mob - Only For The Pure at Heart [Fable Records: 1998]
14. "I've Go You Under My Skin" {Cole Porter} - Frank Sinatra - Sinatra at The Sands with Count Basie & The Orchestra [Reprise Records: 1966]
15. "I've Go You Under My Skin" {Cole Porter} - Lisa Hilton - More Than Another Day [Lisa Hilton Music / Ruby Slipper: 2020]
16. "Totem Pole" {Lee Morgan} - Gilbert Castellanos - Espérame En El Cielo [Z Note Records: 2022]
17. "Let's Go!" {Lisa Hilton} - Lisa Hilton - My Favorite Things [Lisa Hilton Music/ Ruby Slippers: 2005]

Sneak Previews

Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’

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1. "Funky Fanfare" - Keith Mansfield - The KPM 1000 Series - Volume 1 [KPM: 2006]
2. "Red Right Hand 2" - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - B-Sides and Rarities [Mute: 2005]
   Notes: from Scream 3 (2005)
3. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - Gus Black - Autumn Days [India: 2006]
   Notes: from Scream (1996)
4. "She's Always In My Hair" - D'Angelo - The Best So Far [Virgin: 2008]
   Notes: from Scream 2 (1997)
5. "Sidney Wants It" - Marco Beltrami - Scream (Original Motion Picture Soundtracks) [Miramax: 2021]
6. "No More Mr. Nice Guy" - Megadeth - Hidden Treasures [Capitol: 1995]
   Notes: from "Shocker" (1987)
7. "Wait for the Rain" - David Hess - Last House on the Left (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [One Way Static: 2013]
8. "In The Flesh" - Blondie - Blondie [Capitol: 1979]
   Notes: from "A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: Dream Master" (1988)
9. "Do Something - Organized Noise Mix" - Macy Gray - Music of the Heart (The Album) [Sony: 1999]
10. "Ripping the Shreds" - Marco Beltrami - My Soul to Take (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Relativity: 2010]
11. "Parasite" - Soho Vamp - Soho Vamp [Soho Vamp: 2006]
    Notes: from "Red Eye" (2005)
12. "Superstition" - UB40 - The Best of UB40: Volume Two [Virgin: 1995]
    Notes: from "Vampire in Brooklyn" (1995)
13. "Freaks Come Out At Night" - Whodini - Funky Beat: The Best of Whodini [Geffen: 2006]
    Notes: from "Cursed" (2005)
14. "Main Title" - Charles Bernstein - A Nightmare on Elm Street (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Elm Street: 1984]
15. "Promised Land" - David Hess - The Last House on the Left (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [One Way Static: 2013]

Around This Town

Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less

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1. "Two Stars" - John Moreland - LP5 [Old Omens: 2020]
   Notes: Welcome
2. "She Left Me a Mule" - Sonny Landreth - Voices of Americana (The Crazy Cajun Recordings) [Music Enterprises Inc / Crazy Cajun Records: 2023]
   Notes: FRIDAY Jefferson
3. "Beauty Within" - Donna The Buffalo - Silverlined [Sugar Hill Records: 2008]
   Notes: SATURDAY Jefferson
4. "Buckfast Tuesday" - Chamomile and Whiskey - Wandering Boots [County Wide Music: 2013]
   Notes: March 14 Jefferson
5. "Hope You End Up With Me" - The Currys - The Currys [The Currys: 2011]
   Notes: March 14 Jefferson
6. "Over and Over" - Trousdale - Growing Pains [Independent Co.: 2025]
   Notes: May 31 Jefferson
7. "Bad Night" - Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers - “The Long-Awaited Album” [Rounder Records: 2017]
   Notes: May 16 Jefferson
8. "Let's Be Still" - The Head And The Heart - Let's Be Still [Sub Pop Records: 2013]
   Notes: May 12 Jefferson
9. "Take the Air" - Larry Keel, Jon Stickley - Larry Keel & Jon Stickley [Keel Fish Music: 2025]
   Notes: WEDNESDAY Southern, WTJU Something New 4PM
10. "Rebecca's Song" - Night Teacher - Night Teacher [Night Teacher: 2020]
    Notes: SATURDAY Southern
11. "Dire Wolf (Live at The Southern, Charlottesville, VA, 8.1.25)" - Andy Tichenor - Live From The Southern 8.1.25 [Andy Tichenor Music: 2025]
    Notes: March 21 Southern
12. "The Cabin" - The Wilson Springs Hotel - The Wilson Springs Hotel [The Wilson Springs Hotel: 2021]
    Notes: March 28 Southern
13. "Taking Chances" - Nicki Bluhm, Jamie Drake - Rancho Deluxe [Little Sur Records: 2025]
    Notes: April 18 C-Ville Jam Fairview Swim and Tennis
14. "The Seven" - Fireside Collective - The Seven [Fireside Collective Records: 2025]
    Notes: April 18 C-Ville Jam Fairview Swim and Tennis
15. "The Ballad of Johnny Shiloh" - Michael Clem - 60¢ a Gallon [Mangelwurzel Records: 2026]
    Notes: April 18 C-Ville Jam Fairview Swim and tennis
16. "Know It All" - Billy Strings - Renewal [Rounder: 2021]
    Notes: April 17/8 JPJ
17. "The Banjo Song" - Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter [Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC: 2026]
    Notes: Sept. 20 JPJ
18. "Back 40 Back" - Luke Combs - Gettin' Old [River House Artists/Columbia Nashville: 2023]
    Notes: April 4 JPJ
19. "Better Not Tell You" - Lake Street Dive - Good Together [Fantasy: 2024]
    Notes: April 19 Ting
20. "Peace Train" - The String Cheese Incident - Trick or Treat: Best of the String Cheese Incident [Sci Fidelity: 2009]
    Notes: June 20 Ting
21. "One Ray Of Shine" - Alison Krauss & Union Station, Alison Krauss - Arcadia [Down The Road: 2025]
    Notes: July 18 Ting
22. "Reverie" - The High and Wides - Seven True Stories [The High and Wides: 2019]
    Notes: March 20 Front Porch
23. "Good Friend" - Emily King - The Switch [Making Music Records: 2015]
    Notes: March 14 Red Wing Winter Series JMU Wilson Hall
24. "Heaven Don't Come By Here" - The Steel Wheels - Leave Some Things Behind [Big Ring Records: 2015]
    Notes: March 14 Red Wing Winter Series JMU Wilson Hall
25. "Sun to Sun" - Alice Gerrard - Sun to Sun [Alice Gerrard under exclusive license to Sleepy Cat Records: 2023]
    Notes: March 20 VA Festival of the Book New Dominion Books
26. "My Skies" - James Keelaghan - History - The First 25 Years [5026176 Ontario Inc: 2013]
    Notes: March 14 Unity Church
27. "By and By" - Caamp - By and By [Mom+Pop: 2019]
    Notes: April 22 Allianz Amp
28. "Fortress Around Your Heart" - Sting - The Dream Of The Blue Turtles [A&M: 1985]
    Notes: May 25 Allianz Amp

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.

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1. "Mama Was A War Profiteer" - Archers Of Loaf - Reason In Decline [Merge: 2022]
2. "Dumb Kingdom" - Miserable Chillers - Single [Baby Blue: 2026 New]
3. "She Knows" - Valentin Prince - Single [Valentin Prince: 2026 New]
   Notes: check out val's Third Rail performance on our youtube and facebook channels!
4. "Butter Of 69" - Butter 08 - Butter [Grand Royal: 1996]
5. "WAP (what a predicament)" - The Claypool Lennon Delierium - Single [ATO records: 2026 New]
6. "Didjeridoo" - Tortoise - A Lazarus Taxon Boxset [Thrill Jockey: 2005]
7. "Apples + Oranges" - Blood Wizard - Grinning William [Sad Club: 2024]
8. "We Outlast Them All" - Guided By Voices - Single [Gbv Inc: 2026 New]
9. "Face Of Smiles" - Doug Gillard - Single [Dromedary Records: 2026 New]
10. "On Our Own" - Big Air - Inner Facing, Outer Spacing [Warhen: 2017]
11. "Once The Salad Enters Your Mind" - Invisible Hand - S/T [Funny Not Funny: 2010]
12. "Moving Water (Get Hot, Get Wet)" - Group Of Gods - Group Of Gods [Major Force: 1992]
    Notes: shoutout bobby metronome!
13. "Games People Play" - Mel Torme' - A Time For Us [Capitol: 1969]
    Notes: carol kaye bass holy cats lay it down carol!
14. "Julie And Candy" - Boards Of Canada - Geogaddi [Warp: 2002]
15. "Stakes Is High (Radio Edit)" - De La Soul - Stakes Is High [Aoi /Chrysalis: 1996]
16. "Bad Vibrations" - Home - Gulf Bore Waltz [Jetset: 1996]
17. "Wog" - Cornershop - Woman's Gotta Have It [Warner: 1995]
18. "Why I Like The Robins" - Hum - You'd Prefer An Astronaut [Rca: 1995]
19. "King Of The Mountain" - Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mining [Midnight Oil: 1990]
20. "Make It Up" - James Elkington - Wintres Woma [Paradise Of Bachelors: 2017]
21. "Smells Like Content" - The Books - Lost And Safe [Temporary Residence: 2011]
22. "Mx Missles" - Andrew Bird - The Mysterious Production Of Eggs [Grimsey Records: 2005]
    Notes: 20th anniversary! reissue treatment happening!

Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "Cuban Getaway" - Sue Foley - Antone's Women Bringing You The Best In Blues [Antone's Records And Tapes: 1992]
2. "Sun And Water" - Alison Brown - On Banjo [Compass Records: 2023]
3. "Comes A Time" - Margo Cilker - The Gold Rush-The Songs Of Neil Young [Uncut Magazine: 2025]
4. "So Much Trouble In The World" - Lucinda Williams (Featuring Mavis Staples) - World's Gone Wrong [Highway 20 Records: 2026]
5. "Mudflap Jowels" - Diane Cluck - House Tears [Diane Cluck: 2025]
6. "34 43" - Diane Cluck - House Tears [Diane Cluck: 2025]
7. "Never Better" - Night Teacher - Year Of The Snake [First City Artists: 2025]
8. "World Too Close" - Night Teacher - Year Of The Snake [First City Artists: 2025]
9. "Oh Susannah" - Gray Sky Girls - Gray Sky Girls [American Melody: 2006]
10. "I've Got Your Back" - Secret Sisters - Mind, Man, Medicine [New West Records: 2024]
11. "Hands On A Grain Of Sand" - Amelia Curran - Hunter Hunter [Six Shooter Records: 2009]
12. "I Believe In Being Ready" - Anne Harris - I Feel It Once Again [Rugged Road Records: 2025]
13. "Coast To Coast" - Indigo June - Coast To Coast [Indigo June Records: 2026]
14. "Watch Out For Deer" - Erin Lunsford - Strawberries [EL Records: 2025]
15. "Queen Of The Local" {A Night In Nashville Front Porch March 14} - Rebecca Porter - Queen Of The Local [Holding All The Roses: 2023]
16. "Past Life" - Night Teacher live in studio -
17. "Everything I've Had" - Night Teacher live in studio -
18. "Humanimal" - Night Teacher live in studio -
19. "By The Ohio" - Joan Shelley - Ginko [Ol Kentuck: 2012]
20. "The Highway Kind" - Madeleine Peyroux - Secular Hymns [Pennywell Productions: 2016]
21. "Small Towns (Are Smaller For Girls)" - Leyla McCalla - My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
22. "Went For A Ride" - Adia Victoria - My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
23. "Solitary Hero" - Sunny War - My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
24. "I'll Cry For Yours (Will You Cry For Mine)" - Miko Marks - My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
25. "Many Mansions" - Allison Russell - My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
26. "Sugar Moon" - K.D. Long - Shadowland [Warner: 1988]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "B.K." {McCall, Steve} - Nicole Mitchell - Tomeka Reid - Mike Reed trio (-fl, -cel, -d) - Artifacts [FPE Records: 2015]
2. "Mr. Not So PC" {Clement, Mike} - Mike Clement Trio (Mike Clement-g, John Lee-org, Herlin Riley-d) - Hittin' It [Cellar Music: 2024]
3. "One For Pat (Martino)" {Monaco, Tony} - Tony Monaco Trio (Tony Monaco-B3 org, Zakk Jones-g, Reggie Jackson-d) - Over And Over [Chicken Coup Records: 2024]
4. "Into Somethin'" {Ho, Brian} - Brian Ho Trio (Brian Ho-B3 organ, Paul Bollenback-g, Byron “Wookie” Landham-d) - Bridges [Cellar Music: 2024]
5. "Night Shade " {Lage, Julian} - Julian Lage Quartet (John Medeski - Hammond B3 Organ / piano, Julian Lage - electric guitar / acoustic guitar, Jorge Roeder - double bass, Kenny Wollesen - d) - Scenes From Above [Blue Note: 2025]
6. "Georgia On My Mind" {Carmichael, Hoagy} - Thom Rotella Trio (Bobby Floyd-org, Thom Rotella-g, Roy McCurdy-d) - Side Hustle [HighNote: 2024]
7. "Ocala " {Lage, Julian} - Julian Lage Quartet (John Medeski - Hammond B3 Organ / piano, Julian Lage - electric guitar / acoustic guitar, Jorge Roeder - double bass, Kenny Wollesen - d) - Scenes From Above [Blue Note: 2025]
8. "Since I Fell for You" {Johnson, Woodrow} - Gil Livni Quartet (Amit Freidman-sax, Yohatan Riklis-org, Gil Livni-g, Yohatan Rosem-d) - All In [OA2 Records: 2026]
9. "Infant Eyes" {Shorter, Wayne} - Dave Stryker Trio with Bob Mintzer (Bob Mintzer-ts, Jared Gold-org, Dave Stryker-g, McClenty Hunter-d) - Groove Street [Strikezone: 2024]
10. "Enough" {Shew, Jamie} - Jamie Shew Quintet (Jeremy Siskind-p, Kait Dunton-Rhodes/org, Lyman Medeiros-b, Mark Ferber-d, Jamie Shew-voc) - Spicy, Classy (and a little) Sassy [Self Produced: 2025]
11. "Amsterdam after Dark" {Coleman, George} - Ingrid Jensen Quartet with George Coleman (Ingrid Jensen-tp, George Coleman-ts, Gary Vesace-org, Marvin Sewell-g, Jon Wikan-d) - Landings [Newville Records: 2026]
12. "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" {Lennon, John - McCartney, Paul} - Gil Livni Quartet (Amit Freidman-sax, Yohatan Riklis-org, Gil Livni-g, Yohatan Rosem-d) - All In [OA2 Records: 2026]
13. "Ida Lupino" {Bley, Carla} - Ingrid Jensen Quartet (Ingrid Jensen-tp, Gary Versace-org, Marvin Sewell-g, Jon Wikan-d) - Landings [Newville Records: 2026]
14. "Fall from Grace" {Werner, Kenny} - Koppel Blade Koppel (Benjamin Koppel-as, Anders Koppel-org, Brian Blade-d) - Time Again [Cowbell Music: 2024]
15. "American Crow" {Schneider, Maria} - Maria Schneider Orchestra (Tony Kadleck, Greg Gisbert, Nadje Noordhuis, Mike Rodriguez, O'Quinn, Ryan Keberle, Marshall Gilkes, Flynn, Steve Wilson, Dave Pietro, Rich Perry, Ellis, Scott Robinson, Gary Versace, Labrow, Miles, Anderson, Johnathan Blake) - American Crow (EP) [Artist Share: 2026]
16. "Letter from Home" {Jones, Thad} - Sean Nelson & New London Big Band (Wayne Bergeron, Don Clough, Seth Bailey, Renée McGee, Luke Wingfield, Sean Nelson, Leroy Loomer, Vince Yanovitch, Wes Mayhew, Erik Elligers, Tyler Wilkins, Mayfield, Thomas, Emerich, Allen, Gardner, Bocciarelli, Riley) - Don't Stop Now [All In Records: 2025]
17. "Caravan" {Ellington, Duke - Tizol, Juan} - Ledisi Big Band (Frank Greene, Freddie Hendrix, Alex Norris, Nabate Isles, James Burton III, Michael Dease, Steve Davis, Douyglas Purviance, Todd Bashore, Ron Blake, Dan Pratt, Steve Wilson, Rodney Jones, Xavier Davis, Christian McBride, Hunter, Ledisi) - For Dinah [Candid Records: 2025]
18. "Mosley" {Rosenbloom, Steve} - Steve Rosenbloom Big Band (Lex French, Andy King, Benjamin Cordeau, Cameron Milligan, Mathieu Van Vilet, Thomas Morelli-Bernard, Taylor Donaldson, Chris Smith, Jules Payette, Burik, Rosenbloom, Johancsik, Francoeur, Deschamps, Harding, De Masi, Doxas) - San Francisco 1948 [Music Glory: 2025]
19. "‘Round Midnight" {Monk, Thelonius} - The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra (Jon Owens and Tony Kadleck, Hollis "Bud" Burridge, Rogers, Eidem, Patterson, Haviland, Nelson, Korne, Pietro, Phaneuf, Christensen, Middleton, Riekenberg, Kenyon, Holober, Charlap, McCann, Wade, Neumann, McGuiness-voc) - Mixed Bag [Summit Records: 2025]
20. "Fire Spirit" {Imboden, Sean} - Sean Imboden (Clark Hunt, John Raymond, Scott Belk, Kent Hickey, Tucker Woerner, Andrew Danforth, Chaz Rhodes, Rich Dole, Sean Imboden, Matt Pivec, LaMont Webb, Mark O'Connor, Cicely Terhune, Evan Drybread, Chris Pitts, Joel Tucker, Nick Tucker, Goens) - Communal Heart [Self Produced: 2025]
21. "Covert Ops (Live)" {Harvey, Stephen Philip } - Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra (JD Chaisson, Tommy Lehman, JaKobe Henry, Garrett Folger, Zach Warren, Will Horner, Lauren Rudzinskas, Amber Forrer, Bobby Selvaggio, Chris Coles, Max Schlenk, Johnny Cochran, Clint Bleil, Tweedt, Bruce, McBride, May) - Multiversal: Live At Bop Stop [Hidden Camera Records: 2025]
22. "Mvt I_Discovery" {Vanore, John} - John Vanore & Abstract Truth (John Vanore, Rocco Bene, Joe Fallon, Brian Croder, Kevin Rodgers-tp, George Barnett-frh, Mike Calan-tb, Jose Vidal-btb, Mike Falcone-ts, Michael Mee-as, Ron Thomas-p, Craig Thomas-b, Joe Nero-d) - Easter Island Suite [Acoustical concepts: 2026]
23. "Not Even Close" {Yao, John} - John Yao and His 17 Piece Instrument (Nick Marchione, John Lake, David Neves, David Smith, Matt McDonald, Nick Vayenas, Sam Blakeslee, Max Seigel, Billy Drewes, Hashem Assadulahi, Rich Perry, Tim Armacost, Carl Maraghi, Hyuna Park, Robert Sabin, Watson) - Points In Time [See Tao Recordings: 2025]

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "Gavotte and Six Variations in A Minor" {Jean-Philippe RAMEAU} - Tomislav Baynov, piano - FAMOUS WORKS OF GREAT COMPOSERS - VOL.2 [Gega New Ltd. ]
2. "Piano Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 7" {Clara WIECK-SCHUMANN} - Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Beatrice Rana, piano - Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos [Parlophone ]
3. "Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 7" {Francesco Antonio BONPORTI} - London Baroque - The Trio Sonata in 18th-Century Italy [BIS ]
4. "Fugal Dance" {Margaret BONDS} - Althea Waites, piano - Reflections in Time [Mango Eater Music ]
   Notes: b. 3.3.1913
5. "Trois Pièces" {Nadia BOULANGER} - Raphaela Gromes, cello; Julian Riem, piano - Femmes [Sony Music ]
6. "With Malice Toward None (version for string quartet)" {John WILLIAMS} - Calidore String Quartet - American Tapestry [Signum Records ]
7. "Clavier Concerto in F, Hob. XVIII:7" {Franz Joseph HAYDN} - The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra; Ton Koopman, organ - Haydn: The 6 Organ Concertos [Phillips ]
8. "Fantasia in G Minor" {Fanny MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL} - Alice Neary, cello; Benjamin Frith, piano - Mendelssohn, Hensel & Sterndale Bennett: Sonatas for Cello and Piano [Champs Hill Records ]
9. "Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3, P 172" {Ottorino RESPIGHI} - Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne; Jesús López-Cobos, conductor - Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances & Trittico botticelliano [Telarc International ]
10. "Poem for String Quartet" {Rebecca CLARKE} - Barbican Quartet - Lux Intus [Berlin Classics ]
11. "“The Braggart March”" {Judith Lang ZAIMONT} - Elizabeth Moak, piano - Art, Fire, Soul: Piano Works by Judith Lang Zaimont [Judith Lang Zaimont ]
12. "Distant Land" {John RUTTER} - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; John Rutter, conductor - Rutter: Distant Land [Decca ]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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WTJU Overnight Mix

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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Issa Hours

Two pals stay up to play (CDs, records, a few choice files) and read poems, so you don’t have to. We’re up late tonight spinning solitary sounds— hear them in… MoreTwo pals stay up to play (CDs, records, a few choice files) and read poems, so you don’t have to. We’re up late tonight spinning solitary sounds— hear them in your dreams. Less

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1. "Sobre la Montaña Hay Un árbol" - Johnny Lamas - Entre Bosques y Arroyos [ 1993]
2. "Two Bit Gambler" - Kiki Cavazos - Two Bit Gambler [ 2018]
3. "Flirted With You All My Life" - Vic Chesnutt - At The Cut [Constellation: 2009]
4. "Dancing on the Highway (Alternate Version)" - Elliott Smith - Grand Mal: Studio Rarities [ 2012]
5. "Song Of The Sleeping Forest" - Susumu Yokota - Symbol [Lo Recordings: 2005]
6. "Forever" - X-Cetra - Stardust [Numero: 2000]
7. "Whitewash" - Buckethead - Colma [Higher Octave: 1998]
8. "el cielo no es de nadie" - Ela Minus - acts of rebellion [Domino Recording Co: 2020]
9. "Conexion Ancestral (Sofia Kourtesis edit)" - Reyna Tropical - Malegria en la Oscuridad [Psychic Hotline: 2025]
10. "Cuando Rie" - Jessy Bulbo - Changuemonium [Happy Together Records: 2015]
11. "Señora's house" - Wakal - Pop Street Sound [Discos Konfort: 2003]
12. "Suno Suno" - Runa Laila - Superuna [EMI Pakistan: 1982]
13. "Qwal" - Noori And His Dorpa Band - Beja Power! Electric Soul & Bass from Sudan's Red Sea Coast [Ostinato Records: 2022]
14. "Rich Girl" - Michie One & Louchie Lou - Power of One [New State Music: 2006]
15. "Ragga Moofin Mix (feat. 2*Sweet, Daddy Yankee, Fellas Rican, Maicol y Manuel & Master Joe)" - DJ Playero - Playero 37 Underground [Rimas Classics: 1992]
16. "Late Night Blues" - Don Carlos - The leader of the pack [Gorgon Music: 2015]
17. "Nuclear War" - Sun Ra - A Firside Chat with Lucifer [Modern Harmonic: 1983]
18. "Water's Edge (feat. Andy Caine)" - Ryuchi Sakamoto - Sweet Revenge [KAB America: 1994]
19. "I Wanna Be Yours" - John Cooper Clarke - The Very Best Of [Epic: 2002]
20. "Los autos locos" - Los Nastys - Musica para el Amor y la Guerra [Nacional: 2018]
21. "Llegale a Mi Guardia" - Calle 13 - Residente o Visitante [5020: 2007]
22. "Nisyan" {Thank you Josh!} - Ahmed Fakroun - Compilation [Ahmed: 2010]
23. "Goodbye" - Labi Siffre - The singer & the Song [The demon music: 1971]